Mrs Frog Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 Okay folks I need ideas on the best way to transport 30+ fish, by car, for a 7hr journey...7 hours max I reckon. I have groups of fish that can all go into the same bags ie tetras, angels, barbs etc. I can keep the groups together so I'll have 7 bags to transport. Thats assuming that bags are they best and easiest way. Basically I'm thinking to get some sort of holding box that will hold in heat and put all the bags in the one box?? :-? All advice very welcomed. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OscarBoy Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 ok get a big poly box then get a couple of heat packs make sure u put oxygon in the bags and theres a lid for the polly box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jn Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 doubt you'd need heat packs this time of year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tHEcONCH Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 Okay folks I need ideas on the best way to transport 30+ fish, by car, for a 7hr journey...7 hours max I reckon. I have groups of fish that can all go into the same bags ie tetras, angels, barbs etc. I can keep the groups together so I'll have 7 bags to transport. Thats assuming that bags are they best and easiest way. Basically I'm thinking to get some sort of holding box that will hold in heat and put all the bags in the one box?? :-? All advice very welcomed. Thanks. For a seven hour journey you won't need oxygen - just half fill the bags and blow them up like a balloon before sealing them with a rubber band. Pack them all together in a strong carton or better still a polystyrene box, and stuff screwed up newspaper in any gaps. Cover with a lid - you want it to be dark so that they sleep. You won't need heating packs (in fact you might have to be careful they don't get too hot in the car). Put them out of the sun (back seat foot well?). Check them when you take a break from driving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OscarBoy Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 yea thats what i meant blow them up lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frog Posted December 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 Thank you so much folks, thats how I was thinking to do it but being a newbie to all this stuff I just needed verification that I was on the right track Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsarmina Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 also, be aware not to put too many fish in a bag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scuba Sam Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 I sometimes use a chillibin to transport fish on the open road - it keeps the little darlings protected from hot and cold. Put them in their bags still, and make sure the bags can't move around. You can belt the chillibin in using seatbelts sometimes too. If you put a thermometer in between the bags you can check the temp if you get worried. I use heat packs if the temp gets too low (actually wheaty bags heated in someone's microwave) and I turn the car air con up. Not that temp is a big issue in the summer. Good luck with getting your new fish home. Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jn Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 What are you picking up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frog Posted December 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 What are you picking up? I'm picking up Angels, Catfish, neons, barbs, guppies and a Geophagus I'm super excited and can't wait to get them all home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaNs Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 I have kept fish for 42hrs in a poly box with bottles of hotwater while away from home Dont need those expensive heat pads Just change the air in the bag every 12-24hrs and you will be fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 Where are you buying them from, Dunedin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pegasus Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 Same rules apply if you read here... http://www.fnzas.org.nz/fishroom/shippi ... t9188.html Bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtravertjohn Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 I strongly urge you ensure that they have not been fed at least 12 hours before you commence your journey. Do not feed them until they are settled in their new home. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frog Posted December 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 Where are you buying them from, Dunedin? CHCH and I have allowed travel time, stops etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 Make sure he tank you are puting them in is well cycled or you will get a shock loading with that many fish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 As long as the shop knows they are going to be bagged for several hours you should be right. If they know that they should put less fish per bag for you. We regularly bring fish up from ChCh with no deaths so far (you must drive slow and stop a lot as we do the trip in under 4 hours, inc comfort and food stops). We have brought them from further afield and had them bagged for up to 2 days without problems too for that matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cichlid7 Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 we did blenhiem to chch in 4hr 10mins in a truck and trailer with 26,000 of milk. and we stopped for about 20 mins. so it wont take 7 hrs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frog Posted December 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 we did blenhiem to chch in 4hr 10mins in a truck and trailer with 26,000 of milk. and we stopped for about 20 mins. so it wont take 7 hrs Thanks, I have never driven to CHCH so I figured it might take up to 7hrs lol, obviously not! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 Where exactly are you? We are BBQing at Pelorus this Sunday 8) Which way do you go to ChCh from your place? Via Blenheim or Nelson? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frog Posted December 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 Where exactly are you? We are BBQing at Pelorus this Sunday 8) Which way do you go to ChCh from your place? Via Blenheim or Nelson? I'm in Rai Valley. I think we may be traveling down via Nelson?? Not too sure yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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